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Japanese Traditional Game “Ohajiki”

japanup_akane 10/03/2022

This game was introduced from China during the Nara period (710-794). At that time, flints were used to play “Ishi-hajiki (stone kick)”.

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The Substitute Dog (Okage-inu)

japanup_akane 09/27/2022

This once in a lifetime pilgrimage was known as okage-mairi. People of all classes would partake in this pilgrimage

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Pursuing a Traditional Japanese Apprenticeship in the Reiwa Era

japanup_akane 09/09/2022

Japan is renowned worldwide as a country steeped in a culture that combines both tradition and modernity….

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The Seiryu Festival or the Blue Dragon

japanup_akane 08/26/2022

The four gods (shijin) are often seen as guardians who protect the four directions of east, west, north, and south, which are also called the four gods of direction.

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BONE CHILLING STORIES FOR HOT JAPANESE SUMMER NIGHTS: MUJINA

japanup_akane 08/26/2022

After finishing the tale, the storyteller would go to the other room, extinguish
one paper lantern and look in the mirror.

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Summer Festivals in Japan

japanup_akane 08/16/2022

JapanUp!’s new web writer John uploaded his first article! Learn more about Japanese summer festivals!

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Homecoming: Katsura Fukuryu Brings Rakugo to His Hometown of Winnipeg

japanup_akane 08/08/2022

Although rakugo performed in English is currently gaining popularity all over the world

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, popular with people who love rabbits, which in this place have a beneficial effect for couples or women wishing to have children, for childbirth, marriage, marital harmony and the education of children